Three students, Brooklyn students, who were awarded top honors in the 26th Annual Extra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition will be on exhibit from May 2 to 31 at the Brooklyn Public Library.

The festival will feature a DJ playing modern and traditional Greek music for listening and dancing. Students from the parish parochial school will perform Greek folk dances in traditional costume all four days. Greek food (souvlaki, gyro, pastitsio, moussaka, leg of lamb) and pastries such as baklava, galactobouriko (custard pie), finikia (honey cookies), kourabiedes (almond cookies topped with confectioners sugar), and loukoumades (fried dough topped with honey, similar to zeppole) are among the delicacies to be served. Also featured will be carnival rides for children and games of skill and chance for kids and adults. Jewelry, books, hand-crocheted clothing and linens, reproductions of ancient Greek statues and vases, DVDs and CDs featuring Greek music, hand-made arts and crafts, and religious artifacts will be available for purchase. A flea market featuring a wide variety of items, including antiques, will also be featured. 5 pm.

Karyn Olivier is a 2011 Artists’ Fellowship recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA). This presentation is cosponsored by Artists & Audiences Exchange, a public program Administered by NYFA with leadership support from the New York State Council on the Arts. 6:30 pm.

The three-day festival in Red Hook features 30 local bands, instrumental workshops, film screenings, banjo toss competition, and a family-friendly square dance. Sponsored by the Jalopy Theatre. 12:00 am.

Three students, Brooklyn students, who were awarded top honors in the 26th Annual Extra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition will be on exhibit from May 2 to 31 at the Brooklyn Public Library.

The three-day festival in Red Hook features 30 local bands, instrumental workshops, film screenings, banjo toss competition, and a family-friendly square dance.

The festival will feature a DJ playing modern and traditional Greek music for listening and dancing. Students from the parish parochial school will perform Greek folk dances in traditional costume all four days. Greek food (souvlaki, gyro, pastitsio, moussaka, leg of lamb) and pastries such as baklava, galactobouriko (custard pie), finikia (honey cookies), kourabiedes (almond cookies topped with confectioners sugar), and loukoumades (fried dough topped with honey, similar to zeppole) are among the delicacies to be served. Also featured will be carnival rides for children and games of skill and chance for kids and adults. Jewelry, books, hand-crocheted clothing and linens, reproductions of ancient Greek statues and vases, DVDs and CDs featuring Greek music, hand-made arts and crafts, and religious artifacts will be available for purchase. A flea market featuring a wide variety of items, including antiques, will also be featured. 5 pm.

The three-day festival in Red Hook features 30 local bands, instrumental workshops, film screenings, banjo toss competition, and a family-friendly square dance. Sponsored by the Jalopy Theatre. 12:00 am.

The three-day festival in Red Hook features 30 local bands, instrumental workshops, film screenings, banjo toss competition, and a family-friendly square dance.

Three students, Brooklyn students, who were awarded top honors in the 26th Annual Extra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition will be on exhibit from May 2 to 31 at the Brooklyn Public Library.

The Creative Side launches a one-of-a-kind market for artists, craft makers and designers. 10 am– 4 pm.

Join with Park Rangers and fellow volunteers and pick up a broom, a shovel, rake and trash bag for a spring cleaning. 10 am–2 pm.

Shelter pets need a home. Hosted by the North Shore Animal League, potential owners must have adoption fee, proof of address and ID. 11 am – 3 pmpm.

Visit the historic landmark. 11 am – 3 pm.

Honoring our veterans; invocation and ceremonial tribute. Kick off at Emmons and Ocean Avenue and ends at the Haring Street Memorial. Beverages and snacks available to participants. Hosted by the Sheepshead Bay Plumb Beach Civic Association. 11:30 am.

Re-enactment of the Norseman, a half sized replica of a Viking ship and its crew, demos, educational displays and hands-on activities. Ethnic dancers, music and a special performance by Birkenes Hornmusikk and of course Scandinavian food and crafts. Noon–5 pm.

Join the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists’ Coalition for their 20th year anniversary at the pier exhibition space. 1 pm.

The festival will feature a DJ playing modern and traditional Greek music for listening and dancing. Students from the parish parochial school will perform Greek folk dances in traditional costume all four days. Greek food (souvlaki, gyro, pastitsio, moussaka, leg of lamb) and pastries such as baklava, galactobouriko (custard pie), finikia (honey cookies), kourabiedes (almond cookies topped with confectioners sugar), and loukoumades (fried dough topped with honey, similar to zeppole) are among the delicacies to be served. Also featured will be carnival rides for children and games of skill and chance for kids and adults. Jewelry, books, hand-crocheted clothing and linens, reproductions of ancient Greek statues and vases, DVDs and CDs featuring Greek music, hand-made arts and crafts, and religious artifacts will be available for purchase. A flea market featuring a wide variety of items, including antiques, will also be featured. 1 pm.

For adults. Pre-register. Interact with animals and enjoy a guided hike. 2 pm.

Participating artists: Francesca Azzara, Miles Conrad, Heidi Curko, Patricia Dusman, Alicia Forestall-Boehm, Noelle Gray, Sarah Grew, Aoife Hand, Stephanie Hargrave, Kay Hartung, Nancy Hubbard, Emily Korson, Jodie Manasevit, Carolina Rubio MacWright, Michele Schuff, Mari Renwick, Krista Svalbonas, Amy Weil. 6 pm.

The three-day festival in Red Hook features 30 local bands, instrumental workshops, film screenings, banjo toss competition, and a family-friendly square dance. Sponsored by the Jalopy Theatre. 12:00 am.

Three students, Brooklyn students, who were awarded top honors in the 26th Annual Extra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition will be on exhibit from May 2 to 31 at the Brooklyn Public Library.

The three-day festival in Red Hook features 30 local bands, instrumental workshops, film screenings, banjo toss competition, and a family-friendly square dance.

The TEAM TSA National Awareness Walk is a 5K (3.1 mile) walk to raise funds and awareness for Tourette Syndrome. Funds benefit TSA chapters in the Tri-State area as well as the national Tourette Syndrome Association. 9 am.

A New York State approved workshop in defensive driving, allowing 10% insurance premium reduction, and a possible removal of four points from a driver’s record will be offered in a single session. 9:30 am.

Join the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists’ Coalition for their 20th year anniversary at the pier exhibition space. 1 pm.

The festival will feature a DJ playing modern and traditional Greek music for listening and dancing. Students from the parish parochial school will perform Greek folk dances in traditional costume all four days. Greek food (souvlaki, gyro, pastitsio, moussaka, leg of lamb) and pastries such as baklava, galactobouriko (custard pie), finikia (honey cookies), kourabiedes (almond cookies topped with confectioners sugar), and loukoumades (fried dough topped with honey, similar to zeppole) are among the delicacies to be served. Also featured will be carnival rides for children and games of skill and chance for kids and adults. Jewelry, books, hand-crocheted clothing and linens, reproductions of ancient Greek statues and vases, DVDs and CDs featuring Greek music, hand-made arts and crafts, and religious artifacts will be available for purchase. A flea market featuring a wide variety of items, including antiques, will also be featured. 1 pm.

The Puppeteers Cooperative presents a giant puppet pageant in which the water dragons are born, evaporate, precipitate, and revolt. 2 pm.

Take a walk with a naturalist and watch for animals while investigating little known facts about the park. 3 pm.

Three students, Brooklyn students, who were awarded top honors in the 26th Annual Extra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition will be on exhibit from May 2 to 31 at the Brooklyn Public Library.